How much physical work can be done after stent surgery?
Sep 26, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Xin
Introduction
In general, patients are advised not to lift objects heavier than 30 pounds after a cardiac stent procedure. Stent placement is not a permanent solution and does not achieve complete cure; long-term medication is still required after the surgery. Patients are recommended to rest in bed more often, avoid intense physical activities such as running or jumping rope, and refrain from heavy manual labor.
Stents usually refer to cardiac stents. Generally, it is recommended not to lift objects heavier than 30 pounds (approximately 13.6 kg) after cardiac stent placement. The detailed explanation is as follows:
After a cardiac stent procedure, heavy physical labor should be avoided in the short term. Physical activity should be resumed gradually and exercise intensity increased progressively. Even with good recovery, lifting no more than 30 pounds is advised. Cardiac stenting is commonly performed in patients with coronary atherosclerotic heart disease or acute coronary syndrome. For those with chronic stable angina who show evidence of myocardial ischemia, coronary imaging may reveal significant coronary artery stenosis, warranting stent implantation. Stent placement is not a permanent cure and does not fundamentally achieve complete recovery; long-term medication is still required after the procedure. Lifting heavy objects may accelerate blood circulation, thereby increasing cardiac workload, which could impair recovery or even worsen the condition.
Patients are advised to rest in bed more often, avoid intense physical activities such as running or jumping rope, and refrain from engaging in strenuous physical labor.
